Russia

Overview
The Russian Empire is a relatively large empire known for its large landmass, military prowess, large economy, and its recent abolition of serfdom that liberated 23 million serfs and granting them citizenship in the empire.

The largest empire in history, stretching over three continents (Eusea, Nyr, Valyria) that no one has ever surpassed before. It comprises three tsardoms; Tsardom of Novorostov, Tsardom of Zantovia, Tsardom of Joshnia.

The House of Romanov ruled the Russian Empire since 1721. Like all empires, it included a large disparity in terms of economics, ethnicity, and religion. There were numerous dissident elements, who launched numerous rebellions and assassination attempts; they were closely watched by the secret police, with thousands exiled to Siberia.

Economically, the empire had a predominately agricultural base, with low productivity on large estates worked by serfs (until they were freed in 1861). The economy slowly industrialised with the help of foreign investments in railways and factories.

The Russian Empire is a member of the Northern Powers and is one of the founding members of the alliance along with The Greater Krividian Empire, The Australasian Confederation, and the Vörenger Imperium.

History
Russia as a country didn't exist until 1721, when the Tsardom of Novorostov and Tsardom of Zantovia signed a treaty which would unite the two tsardoms to form the Russian Empire. In 1840, the Tsardom of Dzhoshnya joined the empire.

Geography
The Russian Empire is located in the northern continents of Eusea and Nyr. Due to the harsh winters that surrounds the region, the empire expanded its territories to the south by annexation to gain more fertile lands.